A giraffe's coffee would be cold by the time it reached the bottom of it's throat. Ever think about that? No, You only think about yourself.

             Well, it has been a long week here in New York. Not long in the it's dragging out sense, but long in the we're not used to being up here for this LONG. As you may have heard or read, we met with the surgeon this past Thursday. He explained that after reviewing both the most recent MRI and CT-Scans, surgery on the mass underneath my right arm was the best approach. That in itself was news that was unexpected and well, just amazing- but he also told us that the adrenals are still shrinking. Which is great news. To be honest, I wasn't 100% sure that would be the case after the switch to the new medicine. As many of you know, the new medicine hasn't been near as harsh on the system as the old chemo, so it's great to know it's working. That also is good news for surgery on the adrenals down the road. Previously, the surgeon had mentioned that surgery on the adrenals would be contingent upon the containment of the disease. So continued shrinking of the masses on the adrenals is obviously more than just containment. So, assuming all goes well with the surgery under my right arm, then it will be back home to do a few more rounds of chemo. During this time we will be looking for an endocrinologist to meet with. We need to sit down with one to get a better understanding about what life will be like living without my adrenal glands or living "adrenal deficient". From what I understand, it's not going to be a major transition, but it will require being on a variety of meds for the rest of my life. I can live with that. If Karen has to take one or two for her halitosis and nail fungus, then I can certainly take a daily Rx or two.

            So my mom and Roger are flying up today. We will see them tomorrow for dinner. Monday morning we are to be at the hospital at 7:30 for pre-op. Guessing surgery will follow about an hour or so after that. I'll be under for about 5 hours and the procedure will take about 3. Karen will be getting her manicure/pedicure down the road and should be done around 2 hours after I wake from the the procedure. She has promised to text me and check in with me from time to time.

            Prayers for a successful surgery and that it will leave me with a REALLY cool scar are appreciated. Thanks for all of your love and support. It's appreciated...unless your name is Suzy or Steve. Then no. It's not appreciated at all.